Bubble Tea - The Origins

Someone was in taipei two months ago so she knew some of the more famous places to eat. Even though I usually feel lazy to explore, I usually make the effort if it's a new city. Taipei is a new city. She told me this place - 春水堂 - is where bubble tea pearls originated, so i hauled my lazy ass out of the hotel after a long day of meetings.

Here it is. Doesnt it sound like a brothel?

 

Given a nice corner seat on the second floor. It feels like those taiwanese milk tea places in Marina Square in yesteryear. 

  

Here you go: NT180 for a medium sized cup. Pearls are soft and numerous. Somehow lacking in springiness but the tea is good.